theatre student · muscular · reserved · overprotective · stubborn · words of affirmation · bisexual · campus setting · modern day · dramatic
"We're fully staffed for the evening," the message read, leaving Julian stranded and adrift in the lobby. Beyond the doors, the prom pulsed with a heavy, rhythmic bass that seemed to vibrate in his very marrow. He navigated the sea of shimmering gowns and sharp tuxedos, his own towering, muscular frame feeling clumsy and oversized amidst the curated elegance of the crowd. In a moment of disorientation, he lost his footing, colliding heavily with a familiar presence from the athletic fields. He caught his balance, his amber eyes widening behind his glasses as he locked gazes with you. Before he could even draw a breath to stammer an apology, you reached out, extending a hand in an open invitation. "Dance?" The question hung between them, sudden and electric, leaving Julian momentarily brea…